ChrisK - 2005 USDM Subaru Legacy Outback XT 2.5 5EAT - Tuning

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ChrisK - 2005 USDM Subaru Legacy Outback XT 2.5 5EAT - Tuning

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Owner: ChrisK
Rom: A2WC521R
Tyres:225/55-R17
Car Weight: 1576kg
Driver Weight: 91kg
Total Weight: 1667kg

Dyno'es performed against rpm

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Most of the pinging shown below is due to being in high gear. Example 4 and 5.
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Customer feedback on v0

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http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/109 ... ost1613473
traildogck:

I had "little B" last night but couldn't help myself. I flashed the v0 ROM from XRT. It always scare me after a flash. They ignition always takes 2-3 cycle/hits to fire up. You just keep thinking "she's bricked"

I took her back to her Mom's for their day....let me tell you, 2 things
  1. Stock Su*ks
  2. Today my (XRT) actually scared me.
Whoh!! Buddy!! There is mixed snow and rain falling. The Conti EC DWS, this is their performance nitche'. Well, I didn't even really push her. 69%throttle was what I pushed (by the logs...so cool). But XRT wanted to break loose and she lurched a bit sideways toward the other lane, no AWD blinker, tho

Does any think I am happy???:jump: You Bet! I used to have to push the XT pretty hard to expose the OB/Gen3 chassis issues. Given all of the counter measures I have in place. Now, it is easy to see that XRT will expose them easily. Those weaknesses will need to be further dealt with. Brake upgrade is going to need to go beyond pad/rotor upgrades. I think I am gonna need to see Grimspeed and start looking for some 4pots.
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/65- ... ost1613609
I just got my 1st round tune from XRT, for my XT (now lovingly being tagged...XRT).
traildogck:
I am SO, so happy. Not the car...we can get to that later. I can't say enough about XRT tuning. I tried to run this tune on the cheap I guess. I have been logging, like a child with the cheap VagCom cable. I got on board with XRT, and then we hit a brick wall with the Vagcom. Ed, @XRT was very patient and diplomatic with my struggles. he should have said, get the cable...then we'll talk. Instead, he held my hand until I figured it out for myself...I should have received a "dope slap".

What I have received is outstanding communication and service. 2 things rarely seen in business today. Outstanding XRT
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Customer feedback on v1

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-------- Original Message --------
Subject: XRT Tranny
Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 18:39:49 -0600
From: CK
To: XRT

Exact shift points, I'm not sure. I just know now that it is different, less lag...more consistent. I do know that when it would upshift before, it would drop to like 1500, 1800, 2200rpm as a start for the next gear pull. If I can explain. In a manual, if you shift deliberately and lazily, the rpms will drop before you release the clutch and start your climb again.

The XRT tune, has the trans, catching the gear at a higher rpm to continue on the throttle. Like heel-toe-ing...quick shift and keep the rpm in the power band.
Under loaded acceleration, there now is a quick shift, even power...vs the stock which was peaky and very boost-cycle dependent. Does this make sense, The car is more even now...not up and down with each upshift.
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/109 ... ost1628705
XRT is tenacious and ridiculous on service...Ed is literally chompin' at the bit for new meat to chew on...

Rasterman....it the best $$$ I ever spent on my X"R"T, IMPO...
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New Modifications

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GrimmSpeed Electronic Boost Controller
Perrin Equal Length Stainless Header
Megan Racing 2' Stainless Catless Up‐Pipe
AVO Stainless Down‐Pipe
AVO 3" Cat‐Back Stainless Exhaust

KAMAK Performance Turbocharger TD06SL2-20GTX 7cm SUBARU Liberty Forester Impreza WRX 08-
  • Turbine Diameter: 54.1mm / 61 mm
  • Turbine Blades: 9 blades STS type
  • Actuator : Billet Forged adjustable Type
  • CFM:620 (43Lb/min) @ 1.0 Bar
  • Compressor Housing : AR.57
  • Compressor Wheel: 52.5mm/68mm Billet 20GTX light weight Type
  • WHP:320~360HP
Subaru (SPT) Intake Kit
  • SPT Pod Filter
  • SPT Cast Aluminum Inlet
  • SPT Heat Isolation Box
Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
Mishimoto Universal Transmission Cooler
Mishimoto 10 bar Oil Cooler
Perrin Silicone Turbo Inlet Pipe
AVO TMIC
AVP (adjustable) BOV
Perrin Silicone Thottle Body Inlet Pipe

Perrin Lightweight Crank Pulley

Composite OEM Intake Runner
Composite TGV Deletes
GrimmSpeed 8mm Thermolic TGV Spacers (cut intake temps by 44* F)

Fuel
  • Deatwerks 265 In tank Fuel Pump
  • 3/8" supply and return fuel line
  • Perrin Fuel Pressure Regulator (parallel delivery)
  • 3/8" fuel lines
  • Radium Engineering Fuel Rails
  • Injector Dynamics 1000 top feed injectors
  • Thermal Insualtion for all engine bay fuel lines
Gauges
  • Innovate MotorSports WideBand AFR sensor and gauge
  • Innovate MotorSports EGT sensor and gauge
  • Innovate MotorSports Dual Boost/Shift sensor and gauge (digital)
  • Innovate MotorSports Dual Coolant Temp and Voltage sensors and gauges
  • Innovate MotorSports Dual Oil Temerature and Pressure sensors and gauges
  • Perrin Fuel Pressure Gauge (at the Perrin FPR)
  • PAR (Cabin) Fuel Pressure Gauge (before the FPR)
  • Equios Boost sensor and gauge (analog-redundent)
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5EAT feedback

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2015-10-11
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/3321665-post17.html
I don't have any videos so, I am posting here. Frank has been relatively solid and trustworthy for the last few hundred miles...that's a big deal for Frank. I have finally been able to live with the new 5EAT race programming, I think Ed called it.

It is nearly faultless. Meaning I have to try to fault it. The gears now hold into a much higher rpm...IF I keep the throttle even/constant...like to redline...if I want. Or, I can modulate the pedal too...smoothly upshift. Gone is the clunks and slams...that used to happen when it got a bit confused.

And this is in comparison to the previous tune...which was already XRT modified and way better than stock.

I would challenge any 3rd pedal rower to do as aggressive, efficient and smooth clutch operation...as what I have in XRT 5EAT.
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